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You choose the right glass balustrade based on its location, the view, the desired look, and the requirements the balustrade must meet. Glass balustrades work both indoors and outdoors and can be installed with posts, clamps, or as frameless systems. Frameless systems offer the best view, while posts can become a distinctive part of the design.
Clear glass preserves the view, while opal or tinted glass provides more privacy. Outdoors and in coastal areas, hardware, profiles, and metal components must be able to withstand the environment. Consider the glass, fixings, and load-bearing components as a complete system, especially where the balustrade provides fall protection.
The price of a glass balustrade depends on its length, model, glass, fixing and options. So there is no single price for every project. Enter your measurements and choices in the configurator and you’ll see the price of your glass balustrade straight away. A frameless glass balustrade needs stronger fixings and thicker glass and costs more than a balustrade with posts.
Longer balustrades need more material, but the price per metre often falls on long straight runs. Glass type, corners, ends, top rail and colour also play a part. The balustrade is delivered as a complete kit with installation instructions, so you can install it yourself.
The suitable glass thickness depends on the panel size, balustrade system, fixings and loads. Common laminated glass thicknesses used in balustrades include 8.76 mm (two 4 mm panes) and 12.76 mm (two 6 mm panes). Thicker glass is not automatically better or safer.
The glass and fixings must be specified to work together. Consider the post spacing, glass height, type of clamps or profiles and whether the glass is laminated or toughened laminated. The finished glass panel must be slightly smaller than the opening between posts to allow for fittings and installation tolerances.
The most common options are clear glass, opal glass, and tinted glass, and for certain applications, ultra-clear and coloured glass are also available. The choice depends on how much of a view, light, and privacy you want, as well as the look you’re going for. Clear glass provides the best view and the most light, while ultra-clear glass has a less green tint for an extra-clear look.
Opal glass lets daylight through but hides detail, and tinted glass, such as grey, gives a darker look and slightly more privacy. The same glass types are available for windbreaks. You can combine glass types in the same project, for example clear glass facing the view and opal glass facing the neighbours.
The easiest way to clean a glass balustrade is with lukewarm water, a mild detergent, and a soft microfiber cloth or window squeegee. Avoid strong or abrasive cleaners, which can damage the surface of the glass or the balustrade’s hardware. How often this is necessary depends on the location. Near the sea, roads, or areas with high pollen counts, the balustrade may need to be washed more often.
A nano-coating makes the glass more water-repellent, so dirt and limescale don’t stick as easily, but it doesn’t replace cleaning. Also wipe down the clamps and hardware – stainless steel ones with water and a mild detergent, painted ones with a soft cloth – and check at the same time that they’re securely fastened.
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The choice of fixing has a major effect on the overall appearance. There are three mounting options when you order an Arcus balustrade:
Customise Arcus to suit your taste. Choose the colour, glass type and balustrade height to create a personal solution that suits your home.
Standard post height, without glazing bead
Standard post height, with glazing bead
Taller post height, without glazing bead
Taller post height, with glazing beadToughened glass is available for all glass types
Laminated glass, 8.76 mm, ultra-clearLaminated glass, 8.76 mm, clear
Laminated glass, 8.76 mm, opal
Laminated glass, 8.76 mm, grey
Natural anodised (silver)
Grey with texture
Black (RAL 9005)
White (RAL 9010)
Any RAL colourArcus is a modern glass balustrade designed to give as unobstructed a view as possible. What makes it unique are the extra-slim posts that take up minimal space, letting the glass and the view take centre stage. It is a slender, airy balustrade that gives a clean look without feeling heavy or closing in the outdoor space.
The product is supplied as a complete kit, with all parts made to the measurements specified in your order. The delivery includes posts, glass panels and the components needed to assemble the balustrade into a stable structure.
Arcus works well wherever a discreet balustrade is preferred.
Installing a glass balustrade with aluminium posts doesn’t have to be difficult, even if you have never installed a balustrade before. Arcus is built up with posts that are first fixed to the surface, after which the glass and any options are fitted according to the instructions.
Here's how it works:
Below are clips from some of our installation videos. Once you have placed your order, you get access to videos showing exactly how to install the balustrade based on the details you have chosen.
Arcus is designed and manufactured at our facility in Ängelholm, where we have full control over material selection and production. By manufacturing in-house, we ensure that every balustrade meets the safety requirements for load-bearing construction products in aluminium and glass. Every order is supplied with a declaration of performance.
The manufacturing process is certified in accordance with EN 1090-1 and complies with applicable Eurocodes for load-bearing capacity. Production is continuously monitored by RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), which is responsible for external verification of traceability and quality. The system undergoes extensive load testing to ensure a safe solution in both private homes and public spaces.
Here you’ll find technical specifications, dimensions, installation instructions and declarations of performance for Arcus.
This information provides a clear picture of how the balustrade is constructed and helps you plan, compare, and install the right solution for your project.
Load-tested posts
The posts have been tested with top and side fixing on a timber substrate and can take a load of 0.5–1.0 kN/m.
Square 50×50 mm
Square posts and top rail made of aluminium, measuring 50×50 mm.
Surface coating: 20 µm
Our aluminium profiles are anodised. This is the same principle used on the mast of a sailboat, which is resistant to wind and weather.
Material thickness 2.5 mm
8.76 mm laminated glass
Two 4 mm glass sheets bonded with a plastic interlayer. If the glass breaks, the interlayer helps retain the fragments. Supplied with ground and polished edges.
8.76 mm toughened laminated glass
Same construction as our standard laminated glass, but with two toughened glass panels instead. We recommend this glass for environments where the balustrade may be exposed to repeated external stresses. Comes with ground and polished edges.
Glass options (colour)
When configuring your balustrade, choose clear glass or laminated glass with a grey-tinted or opal interlayer. The coloured or frosted film is positioned between the glass sheets.
Aluminium glass trim
A U-shaped aluminium profile (14×12 mm) is attached to the top of the glass with adhesive. Surface coating: 20 µ.
Symmetrical Sections
When you enter your measurements in our configurator, you always specify the edge dimensions at the location where you want the balustrade installed. Our configurator then makes the necessary adjustments. For your balustrade, we then adjust the section dimensions so that each section on either side is the same length. In other words, we customise the balustrade to fit your measurements – not the other way around.
Choice of balustrade height
In the configurator, choose a height from 800 to 1,100 mm, measured from the floor to the top of the balustrade. Check the appropriate height for your installation against the relevant local requirements, particularly where there is a fall risk.
Made to the millimetre
When you provide your measurements, please be as precise as possible – down to the millimetre. We’ll craft your balustrade to the millimetre so that it fits perfectly in the spot where you want to install it.
Complete kits
Our delivery includes everything you need for installation. As well as posts, glass and top rail, all screws, drill bits and any special tools are included. If you have a cordless drill, a spanner, a folding rule and a spirit level, you really don’t need anything else.
Assembly Videos and Instructions
The videos show various steps to help you with your assembly. Our assembly tips and videos are customised for each order. In other words, these are not general descriptions but are tailored specifically to your order.
Top mounting
The base is secured to the floor with 4 screws.
Side fixing
The post is secured with two screws through the side, directly into the supporting surface.
Selectable Mounting Heights
If you choose side mounting, you also have the option to select the mounting height. You can have the post extend downward by 350 mm, 250 mm, 195 mm, or 145 mm. If possible, a greater depth is preferable. The mounting height may affect the number of sections per side.
Screw for timber fixing
If you choose to fix into timber, screws are included for this purpose. The screw is made of hardened steel and, for outdoor use, is also surface-treated with Corrseal – Corrosion Class C4. The screw features a milled groove along the shank and one at the tip. This results in a very low screw-in torque in harder timber and minimises cracking.
Screw for concrete fixing
If you choose to fix into concrete, screws for this purpose are included. The screw is made of hardened steel and, for outdoor use, is also surface-treated with Corrseal – Corrosivity Class C4. Approved for use in cracked concrete, uncracked concrete, and hollow-core slabs. Also suitable for solid brick, hollow brick, solid Mexi brick, and natural stone. For fixing in materials other than timber or concrete, we recommend contacting your local builders’ merchant.
Aluminium Parts
Posts or other aluminium parts require minimal maintenance. If stains appear, a mild detergent, water, and a soft cloth are usually sufficient. Do not use products with abrasive properties, acids, or alkaline agents.
Glass
Clean the glass with a window and mirror cleaner and a soft cloth. For stubborn marks, methylated spirits can be used. Then clean again with window and mirror cleaner. Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass.
Our A+, A, B and C use classes provide guidance on where a particular balustrade configuration may be suitable. They draw on our product testing and take into account factors such as the chosen height, section width and components. These are our own product classifications, not UK building regulation categories. The installation must also meet the requirements that apply at its location.
Use class A+
Our A+ configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 1 kN/m. Its suitability for a residential or public setting depends on the complete balustrade configuration and the requirements at the installation site. Where glass is used, its safety glazing specification is part of the overall system assessment.
Use class A
Our A configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 0.5 kN/m. Whether that configuration is suitable for a particular residential installation depends on the site and its applicable requirements. Where glass is included, the specified safety glazing forms part of the overall system.
Use class B
Our B configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 0.5 kN/m. Whether it suits a particular installation depends on the site, the difference in level and the applicable requirements. Where glass is included, safety glass is used to reduce the risk of injury on impact.
Use class C
Use class C is intended for ground-level settings. Where glass is included, safety glass is used to reduce the risk of injury on impact. A balustrade may also be classed as C if Balustradedesign, in consultation with you, makes a change that deviates from our standard. Class C then indicates that this specific configuration has not been tested.
